U.S. COVID-19 cases increased threefold over past month
Health officials are considering extending the eligibility for a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose to people under 50 amid a steady rise in cases, with the United States seeing a threefold increase over the past month.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration had in late March authorized a second booster dose of the Moderna (MRNA.O) and Pfizer (PFE.N)/BioNTech SE (22UAy.DE) vaccines for people aged 50 and older, citing data showing waning immunity and the risks posed by Omicron variants of the virus.
“With regard to a fourth dose for those under the age of 50, that is going to require action from the FDA, and we’re in conversations there,” U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said on Wednesday.
Read Full Story
Reuters Rating
More Stories
Gov. Ron DeSantis changes course, allows Florida to order COVID-19 kids vaccines
According to the White House, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Friday reverses course, deciding to allow COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5 to be ordered in Florida. Photo by Joe Marino/UPI | License Photo June 17 (UPI) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has reversed his decision not to order COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5, according…
U.S. Supreme Court allows counting of undated mail-in ballots in Pennsylvania
Voters arrive to drop off mail-in ballots at an election site in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. May 17, 2022. REUTERS/Quinn GlabickiRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, June 9 (Reuters) – A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the counting of undated mail-in ballots in an undecided 2021 election for a Pennsylvania judgeship in…
Justice Department to review law enforcement response to Texas shooting
A girl pays respects at the memorial at Robb Elementary school, where a gunman killed 19 children and two adults, in Uvalde, Texas, U.S. May 28, 2022. REUTERS/Marco Bello/File PhotoRegister now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comWASHINGTON, May 29 (Reuters) – The U.S. Justice Department said on Sunday it will review law enforcement’s response to…
North Korea fires suspected intercontinental ballistic missile and two other missiles, says South Korea
North Korea test launched a suspected intercontinental ballistic missile and two weapons with a shorter range into the sea on...
At least 19 children killed in Texas elementary school – 3 essential reads on America’s relentless gun violence
At least 19 children and one teacher were killed when a teenage gunman shot them at a Texas elementary school...
Georgia residents torn between desire to return to work and fear of coronavirus resurgence
Source: Reuters Rebecca Hardin is tired of stay-at-home restrictions that weeks ago shut down the Atlanta hair salon where she...